Excise duty is levied on

(A) sale of goods
(B) production of goods
(C) import of goods
(D) export of goods

Correct Answer : production of goods
Question Asked : SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) Exam 2016
Explanation : Excise duty is a tax on manufacture or production of goods. Excise duty on alcohol, alcoholic preparations, and narcotic substances is collected by the State Government and is called "State Excise" duty. The Excise duty on rest of goods is called "Central Excise" duty.
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